A man has been formally charged following the death of a woman discovered at a home in Portlaoise, County Laois, over the weekend.
Emergency services and gardaí were called to a property on Church Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday after reports of an incident.
Upon arrival, they found a woman in her 50s unresponsive inside the residence.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrest Made Shortly After Discovery
Following the discovery, officers arrested a man in his 70s in connection with the incident.
He remained in Garda custody while investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the relationship between the two individuals or the events leading up to the incident.
Forensic Teams Examine the Property
Investigators carried out an extensive technical examination of the house as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The State Pathologist was also notified, with post-mortem procedures expected to assist detectives in determining the precise cause of death and supporting the wider investigation.
The scene remained under forensic examination as officers gathered evidence.
Suspect to Appear Before Court
Gardaí have since confirmed that the man arrested has now been charged.
He is scheduled to appear before Portlaoise District Court on Tuesday morning, where the charges against him will be formally presented.
Investigation Remains Active
Police have stressed that their investigation is continuing as detectives work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
No additional information has been released at this stage, and gardaí have indicated that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
